Why should we care?
SCS’s ability to provide a quality, equitable education is being undercut by high teacher turnover and year-long teaching vacancies, as well as significant maintenance deficiencies within the schools, all of which leads to higher financial, educational, and health costs. A lack of access to wraparound services provided by qualified social workers, psychologists, and nurses inhibits the successful treatment of trauma or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). Abuse, neglect, and trauma significantly increase the likelihood of suspensions, juvenile criminal behavior, and incarceration. With a median age four years below the national average, Memphis’s population can support economic development, but only if we provide children in our community access to opportunities and support.
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Thu, Apr 11
|University of Memphis Ballroom
Brown V. Board Conference
A day packed with programming to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision and look forwards the future!
Time & Location
Apr 11, 2024, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
University of Memphis Ballroom, 3720 Alumni Ave, Memphis, TN 38152, USA
About the event
A day packed with programming to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that declared legalized racial segregation to be unconstitutional. The confrernce will start with a showing of "The Memphis 13,"  a documentary on the integration of Memphis City Schools in Oct. 1961 and the experiences of the first 13 African American children who led that integration effort. There will be a presentation from The Hon. Catherine Lhamon – Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, with the U.S. Department of Education, Professional Panels with Youth and Adults to explore experiences of how issues of racial and educational justice play out today, and a Keynote Address from Tona Boyd, NAACP LDF.
The conference is free and open to the public. We do ask, however, that people register.
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Upcoming Events
- Sat, Sep 14Various LocationsSep 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – Nov 05, 2024, 10:00 AMVarious LocationsThe November Elections are right around the corner, so MICAH is engaging voters now!
- Tue, Sep 17Various LocationsSep 17, 2024, 9:00 AM – Nov 05, 2024, 7:00 AMVarious LocationsSign-up for more information about paid canvassing!
- Sat, Oct 19MemphisOct 19, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PMMemphis, 4221 Macon Rd, Memphis, TN 38122, USAFree Community Event with Food, Performances, Games, Soccer Tournament, and Civic Resources!
- View Sign-up for dates and timesVarious LocationsView Sign-up for dates and timesVarious LocationsJoin us for Paid canvassing opportunities to turn out voters for the upcoming School Board Elections! Make sure to also complete the additional form in the description.
- Start Writing NowSend Postcards June 11Start Writing NowSend Postcards June 11